How To Get Rid Of Dark Underarms With A Super Simple Home Remedy
Written by Urvi DalalDec 02, 2019
If there is one thing that prevents many women from flaunting sleeveless dresses and toned arms is dark skin in the underarm region. Exposing pigmented, discoloured and dark underarms is not just unattractive, but also puts a big dent in one’s confidence levels.
Underarm darkening can be caused due to a lot of reasons. From inappropriate hair removal methods and excessive sweating to accumulation of dead skin cells, dark underarms is a more common phenomenon than you'd think.
If you’re worried about your dark underarms, we’ve got you covered. Instead of giving up on your dream of wearing sleeveless clothes altogether, here’s a little DIY remedy that you can follow. With just a few easily available ingredients from your kitchen, you will soon be able to get rid of pigmentation and lighten those dark underarms.
DIY paste to get rid of dark underarms
Step 01: In a mixing bowl, combine two tablespoons of baking soda with half a tablespoon of lemon juice.
Step 02: Mix the two ingredients together until it forms a thick paste.
Step 03: Apply this paste onto your underarms, lightly massaging the area
Step 04: Leave this paste on your underarms until it is completely dry.
Step 05: Rinse with lukewarm water.
Ingredient benefits
Baking soda: This is a very commonly used ingredient in DIY recipes to eliminate dark underarms. Being alkaline in nature, baking soda helps maintain the pH levels of your skin and calms as well as soothes inflamed and irritated skin. Additionally, the exfoliating properties of help to get rid of dead skin build-up from the surface to reveal fresh new and bright skin.
Lemon juice: All of us know the brightening properties of lemon, thanks to the high levels of vitamin C. Being a great exfoliator, lemon juice helps get rid of dead skin cells to brighten up the area and make them look more even-toned.
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Writer, avid reader and hardcore beauty enthusiast is the best way to describe Urvi Dalal. With over 5 years of writing experience in the beauty industry, you can trust her to have the latest skin, hair and makeup tidbits on her fingertips. In her time working as a beauty writer, she has had the opportunity to interact and work closely with a string of dermatologists, makeup artists and hairstylists. All that knowledge exchange, coupled with her flair and love for writing make it possible for her to bring you some authentic yet fun beauty content. When Urvi isn’t working, you’d usually catch her curled up with a big, fat book, drinking a cup of tea or practising her makeup skills; there is no in-between!
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Written by Urvi Dalal on Dec 02, 2019
Writer, avid reader and hardcore beauty enthusiast is the best way to describe Urvi Dalal. With over 5 years of writing experience in the beauty industry, you can trust her to have the latest skin, hair and makeup tidbits on her fingertips. In her time working as a beauty writer, she has had the opportunity to interact and work closely with a string of dermatologists, makeup artists and hairstylists. All that knowledge exchange, coupled with her flair and love for writing make it possible for her to bring you some authentic yet fun beauty content. When Urvi isn’t working, you’d usually catch her curled up with a big, fat book, drinking a cup of tea or practising her makeup skills; there is no in-between!